Pest News
Controlling weed spread
The Bureau of Rural Sciences has recently produced a pair of brochures to promote best practice processing of green waste, to minimise weed spread.
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Savannah cats banned
That's some relief - thanks Peter Garrett!
Mr Garrett said he would not hesitate to use his powers under the EPBC Act to prevent the live import of any species or breed that poses a significant risk to the Australian environment or wildlife.
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"The threat posed by pest animals to biodiversity in New South Wales" Excerpt: "Comparisons of all threats showed that pest animals are contributing significantly to biodiversity decline in New South Wales, posing the fourth greatest threat, behind land clearing, altered fire regimes and weeds. Collectively, alien species (pest animals and weeds) pose the second greatest threat. Pest animals also rank highly |
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Plant scientists at the Cooperative Research Centre for Australian Weed Management (Weeds CRC) today warned gardeners that some waterwise garden plants can jump the garden fence and invade the natural environment. |
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Latest News - Habitat Network East Gippsland
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Land and Biodiversity at a time of climate change White Paper |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Monday, 07 December 2009 |
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The Victorian Government has today released its "Land and biodiversity at a time of climate change White Paper".
Thirteen areas of the State have been designated as 'flagship areas'. Flagship areas are particularly valuable for the ecosystem services they provide sucah as water filtration and regulation, carbon stoarge and soil stability. Flagship areas in the east of Victoria include Far East Gippsland, Victorian Alps and the Gippsland Lakes.
The White Paper can be viewed or downloaded at:http://www.dse.vic.gov.au
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Saturday, 21 November 2009 |
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Last week the NSW Government released their final report on the first Five Year Review of the Snowy Water Licence. No amendments to the Licence, which would deliver real flows to the river were proposed. In particular, they delayed making a decision till 2012 on the issue of allowing flows to the Snowy down the Mowamba River.
Snowy River Alliance has set up a webpage to campaign for effective amendments to the Snowy Water Licence - http://www.snowyriveralliance.com.au/index.html
You can sign on to the direct email to Phil Costa ( NSW Water Minister) at this site.
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Marine Web Portal project |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Tuesday, 10 November 2009 |
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The Victorian National Parks Association(VNPA) and Reefwatch Victoria are currently developing a marine web portal that will provide a central hub for information concerning the natural values of Victoria's marine environment.
The website will provide an additional role in helping members, groups and individuals find out how they can become involved in activities in their local area along the coast and within the marine environment.
The project will provide a 'one-stop' website for linked projects, and will enable volunteers to access all current developments in each project area, enable synergies to be further enhanced between projects and reduce duplication between projects.
If you are interested in linking your group or project to the Explore Underwater Victoria website, email
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Boole Poole Open Day Sunday 15 November 10.00am-3.00pm |
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Written by HNEG Admin
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 |
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Ever wondered what lies over the water from Metung?
Be FOGL's guest on Sunday 15 November, 2009 when, along with Parks Victoria we invite you to experience the natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park with its varying habitat from saltmarsh and wetlands to Banksia Woodland.
This is a day for walkers and cyclists alike.
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Written by HNEG Admin
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 |
Do you care about the Environment and your local Community?
LANDCARE, the organization promoting sustainable agriculture, environmental protection and community renewal IS TO BE AXED!
The government intends to remove the Landcare facilitators which will radically change the structure and effectiveness of Landcare as it exists. In short, groups will have to survive without expert support or guidance and this will cause most groups to CRASH!
To show support for Landcare, we will hold a Big Day Out - cum - Landcare Get together, nominally called, at this stage, the Landcare - We Care rally.
DATE: Sunday 15th November 2009
VENUE: Snowy River Football Club, Orbost
TIME: 11.00am - 3.00p,
ACTIVITIES: BBQ and speakers
Please show your support by coming along. More info later.
Enquiries; Francine Gilfedder 51 557 367
Email;
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Coastcare Victoria Community Grants |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Monday, 05 October 2009 |
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More then $1M of funding is now available to coastal communities to carry out coastal conservation projects in Victoria over the next 2 years.
The Coastcare Victoria Community Grant Program is being delivered by Victoria's Department of Sustainability and Environment Coastaction/Coastcare program, with support from the Australian Government's Caring for our Country NRM investment program.
Groups have until November 30 2009 to apply for Round 1 of the Medium- scale Grants.
Groups may apply for small-scale grants and indigenous grants at any time until March 2011.
All information, including Grant Guidelines, Application Forms and the Medium-scale Investment Scope is available from: http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/coasts.
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Request from Gippsland Environment Group |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Sunday, 04 October 2009 |
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Gippsland Environment Group (GEG) wants to encourage all HNEG member groups to support East Gippsland Shire's Sustainabilty Strategy, by taking action in matters of unlawful land clearing and other acts which contavene the spirit of the Strategy. It also feels the Council needs to be urged to greatly increase the number of officers employed in an environmental or sustainability role so that its strategies can be supported. Given the area of the Shire, this is especially important.
Council needs to be urged to streamline communication methods for receiving reports from residents about these matters and to clearly, and within a reasonable time, report back on action to be taken.
GEG would like member groups to support this recommendation by reporting, to East Gippsland Shire, any acts which endanger native habitat and to pursue the matter until a satisfactory outcomeis achieved.
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Launch of BDFNC 2010 Calendar |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 |
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Following the success of the 2008 and 2009 calendars, the Bairnsdale & District Field Naturalists Club Inc have launched their calendar for 2010.
This publication showcases flora and fauna of East Gippsland and represents the work of local photographers.
The calendar is available in Bairnsdale at the following outlets: Stow's newsagency, Collins Bookshop, News Express(Bailey St) and the Visitor Information Centre.
The calendar retails at $12.
For further information contact Pauline Stewart, 5152 1606
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